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title: "Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
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# Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97aa6c15-a1d0-4e12-a532-faad69740b21

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters" under the award ID ocds-b5fd17-97aa6c15-a1d0-4e12-a532-faad69740b21-1. Focusing on the category of Postage-franking machines, the contract has been awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £17,539.32. Key dates include the contract's award date of 13th December 2024, with the operational period starting on 15th December 2024 and ending on 14th December 2025. This procurement covers delivery across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and document handling equipment. Particularly, companies capable of offering comprehensive care services for folder inserters and franking machines would be well-suited. As the contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or well-established firms, such as the awarded supplier Quadient UK Limited, are likely to find significant long-term value in securing such contracts. Participation in similar future tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation.

## Notice

Total Care Service for both Folder Inserters and Franking Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e48654-b9e4-4d4b-a19c-14849453554e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,539 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e48654-b9e4-4d4b-a19c-14849453554e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e48654-b9e4-4d4b-a19c-14849453554e
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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